Immediately after leaving Trollfjord, we continued sailing along Raftsundet, another spectacular stretch of water that offered yet more impressive views of Arctic Norway. Steep mountains rose directly from the sea, their winter colours and sharp profiles accompanied us as we made our way south, enjoying the scenery from deck and lounges alike.

Later in the afternoon, around 4pm, we docked in Stokmarknes, a place of special significance in Norwegian coastal history. Here, a unique evening awaited us. We stepped ashore and walked straight from MS Spitsbergen to the nearby Hurtigruten Museum, where we were warmly welcomed by local musicians.

Before dinner, our guests toured the museum, learning about the development of Norway’s coastal routes and the vessels that have connected remote communities along this rugged coastline for generations. The visit offered valuable context to the waters we had been sailing through over the past days.

The evening concluded with a delicious dinner on board the historic MS Finnmarken, an unforgettable setting that brought history and hospitality together. It was a meaningful and atmospheric stop — one that connected our winter expedition to the long maritime traditions of Norway.